Military and naval science

Agosto 90B surfaces for the Pakistan Navy

Article Abstract:

The centerpiece of the Pakistan Navy's modernization program is the acquisition of three new Agosta 90B submarines from DCN International. Designed to boost the service's deterrent potential, the submarines build on the navy's experience with the Agosta 70. A technology transfer provision will help Pakistan attain its aspiration of developing an indigenous naval shipbuilding industry.

SIGMA puts geometry back on the design syllabus

Article Abstract:

A new proprietary design methodology called Ship Integrated Geometrical Modularity Approach (SIGMA), based on the value of modularity and standardization, is discussed. The design principle is employed in the corvettes being built by the Netherlands' Scheide Naval Shipbuilding for Indonesia.